Kimberley Gaskin
BA (Hons) Fine Art
My dolls explore familial relationships and friendships, reminiscing sweet, silly and solemn moments throughout childhood. These snapshots of the flurry of life and childhood underpin my work. Through narrative and world-building, you may escape into a surreal world of childhood and nostalgia.
Each doll is a projection of their favourite hobbies, personality, or activities reflected in their presentation. These dolls go through an outward and inner metamorphosis, accumulating experiences and defining their characters. Some dolls have no distinctive outward display of their activities. Some live within or are multi-faceted, which is displayed externally with an amalgamation of eyes, nostrils and mouths.
There are many dolls to add to the collection; the sets introduced are Base Set, Bejewelled, Foodies, Aliens, Arts & Crafts, Aquas, Home, Sports, Celestials and a limited edition set – Seasonals. A collection of 55 individuals!